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Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says
- A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah began Friday, but Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 20 in Lebanon after projectiles were fired at Israeli troops.
- Israel’s defence minister says soldiers can act freely to eliminate threats and troops will remain in a “security zone” about 10 km into southern Lebanon to protect northern communities.
- Hezbollah says it will honor the ceasefire if Israel does; security sources reported no major strikes since Saturday evening — the longest lull since the March 2 outbreak.
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